Littler and Van Veen Set for Potential Rematch in Brighton

World number one Luke Littler and his rival Gian van Veen may face off again in Brighton, following their intense confrontation in Manchester last Thursday. The tension between the two players boiled over during their match, with Van Veen ultimately emerging victorious. The Dutchman criticized Littler's behavior, calling it "out of order". The incident occurred when Van Veen missed a match-winning dart, and Littler celebrated in front of the crowd, prompting Van Veen to react angrily. The two players may meet again in Brighton if they can win their respective quarter-final matches. Meanwhile, defending Premier League champion Luke Humphries expressed sympathy for Littler but believes the incident will be forgotten in a couple of weeks. Humphries is currently sixth in the table and faces a crucial period in his title defense, starting with his match against Jonny Clayton in Brighton. The Premier League season continues with Night 10 in Brighton, featuring an all-Dutch showdown between Van Gerwen and Van Veen, as well as matches between Humphries and Clayton, Price and Rock, and Littler and Bunting.